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You don’t need a degree in architecture or planning to help shape the future of your community. The real work of placemaking—the heavy lifting—is often done by people coming together from different walks of life to build a network, engage the broader community, define plans, and implement them. These efforts take time.

This website was created to help provide resources and connections to Massachusetts residents, merchants, and others—anyone who’s interested in improving the quality of life in their city or town. On this site you will find:

News about smart growth policy, events, and projects in Massachusetts, as well as a growing list of resources.